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Clem Fennell named Alumnus of the Year By Amanda Joering Alley ajoering@nky.com
Councilman Tom Lampe holds the microphone for Johnson Elementary School fifth-grader Austin King as he reads his essay about Rossford Park during the dedication of the newly renovated park Friday, April 13. AMANDA JOERING ALLEY/COMMUNITY RECORDER
Dedication held for Rossford Park
City celebrates renovations By Amanda Joering Alley ajoering@nky.com
FORT THOMAS — Fort Thomas city officials, staff and community members gathered to dedicate the newly renovated Rossford Park Friday, April 13. The dedication of the park, which has been undergoing renovations for more than a year, included performances by the Highlands High School concert band and women’s ensemble, presentation of the winner of the city’s essay contest and the first youth baseball games on the new fields. “I’m really happy that I got to be a part of this project,” said Councilman Tom Lampe, chair of the parks and recreation committee. “I’m really proud of what we’ve been able to accomplish here.” Lampe said a couple years ago, the approximately 15-acre park was in need of some attention and wasn’t being used to its full potential. After gathering input from community members, the city began a complete overhaul of the park, constructing new picnic shelters, bathrooms, two baseball fields with dugouts, a full-size football or soccer field and new nature-themed playground equipment. The project also increased accessibility and parking at the park. Lampe said the renovations compliment the city’s existing park system, which adds a lot to the community. Resident Marie Shields, who has lived down the road from the park for years, said her children grew up playing at Rossford. “We’re been coming here for years,” Shields
Knothole players (from left) Nolan Schwalbach, Adam Grinme, Crosley New and Elliot Schuett hold the flag during the dedication ceremony. AMANDA JOERING ALLEY/COMMUNITY RECORDER
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Renovations include constructing new picnic shelters, bathrooms, two baseball fields and a full-size football or soccer field.
Children play on the new playground equiptment at the park. AMANDA JOERING
FORT THOMAS — The Highlands High School Alumni Association is once again welcoming alumni and other guests “back to the nest” for their annual alumni dinner. The dinner serves as a way to raise money for the school, give people a chance to socialize and to honor some people who have made a difference to the district as a whole. Association president Matt Dowling said this year’s event will honor Alumnus of the Year Clem Fennell, Highlands Teacher of the Year Susan Skinner, Outstanding Middle School Teacher of the Year Rhonda Shriver and Outstanding Elementary School Teacher of the Year Mary Kinsella. “This dinner is a great opportunity to honor these people,” Dowling said. “It’s nice to be able to give recognition to people who have contributed so much to the schools.” Dowling said the teachers are recommended by the district’s principals for going above and beyond in the schools, then approved by the association’s board. The alumnus, who is chosen by fellow alumni and members of the association, are recognized for giving their times, resources and experience to the district, Dowling said. Dowling said Clem Fennell, a Highlands graduate who served as a school board member for 12 years, always stepped up to help in the district any way he could. “I’ve know Clem for years and have a lot of respect for him,” Dowling said. “He is very dedicated and has always put the community and school system first.” Fennell’s wife Vickie Fennell, who was speaking on his behalf, said Highlands has always been a big part of their family. “We never really thought about living anywhere else because Clem knew he wanted our kids to go to Highlands,” said Fennell, whose two children graduated from the school. “This honor really means a lot to us.” The dinner, which is at 7 p.m. Saturday, April 28, at the Highland Country Club, is also a way for the association to raise money. Dowling said money raised by the association is given to a variety of groups and organizations that benefit the school. “We donate wherever we see a need for something that will benefit students at the school,” Dowling said. Tickets are $30 in advance and $35 day of and can be purchased at the school or from Linda Slone at the Bank of Kentucky in Fort Thomas.
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said. “This is such a turn around from what the park was like before.” Johnson Elementary School fifth-grader Austin King, winner of the city’s Rossford Park essay contest, said he has countless memories from the park, from playing baseball to meeting new friends. “At the new Rossford Park, I know I’ll have many more good times,” King said. Lampe encouraged residents to enjoy the park and take advantage of all it has to offer, but also to respect it by keeping it clean. During the dedication, Lampe thanked Human Nature, CDS Associates
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Councilmen Eric Haas, Roger Peterman and Tom Lampe through the first pitches on one of the park's new baseball fields. AMANDA JOERING ALLEY/COMMUNITY RECORDER and Century Construction for their work on the project, the Fort Thomas Forest Conservancy and Campbell County Cooper-
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FORT THOMAS — Highlands High School freshman Erik Geiman and teacher William Poff are combing two of their interests to make something they hope will reach many in the community. Geiman and Poff, the school’s film and broadcasting teacher, are working together to create video chronicling the school’s past, from its beginning in 1888. Geiman, who spends several hours volunteering at the Fort Thomas Military and Community Museum, said he has a passion for history. “I feel like it’s important to know where you come from,” Geiman said. Poff said Geiman’s love of history and his interest in film-making match together perfectly to make a film about the history of the school. Currently, Geiman is doing research on the school and working to set up interviews with various people in the community who have memories about Highlands. From recollections of the 1962 fire that destroyed the south part of the building to memories of Highlands’ hefty history of athletic championships, Geiman and Poff agree that the school has a rich history that is worth telling. Poff said with the recent 50 year anniversary of the fire and the unveiling of a
The traditions wall at Highlands High School, located right inside the main entrance. AMANDA JOERING ALLEY/COMMUNITY RECORDER
time capsule at the school, this is in the perfect time to create this film because interest in the school’s history is high right now. The pair is reaching out to the community to help with the project. “We’re looking for images, video and more,” Poff said. ‘We want to go as far back as we can go.” Geiman said one thing in particular he’s hoping community members will have is some pictures of the inside of the south building from before the fire. With help from the community and the technology Highlands has to offer, Geiman is confident in being able to create a quality film. “Highlands has so much technology and I feel like making this film is a really good way to put it to use,” Geiman said. Poff said he hopes to get every more students in-
volved in the project and hopes to start compiling any information they find next school year. Highlands Principal Brian Robinson said the film is a good example of what the school’s mass communication program is trying to do since it is a student-driven, hands-on, creative project. “This is an opportunity to connect with the really rich tradition of Highlands High School and present it in a 21st century way,” Robinson said. “We’re fortunate to have these foundations and history here.” Once the film is complete, Poff said the plan is to play it on a loop on the school’s traditions wall, located right inside the main entrance. To share pictures, memories, videos or more for this project, contact William Poff at 815-2650 or william.poff@fortthomas.kyschools.us.
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Hope Hounshell, right, a fourth-grader at Grants Lick Elementary School, waters plants inside the student greenhouse as fellow fourth-grader and greenhouse manager Leah Wooten, left, directs what plants need water Thursday, April 12. CHRIS MAYHEW/THE COMMUNITY RECORDER
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A Saturday, April 21 spaghetti dinner fundraiser at First Presbyterian Church in Fort Thomas will benefit the Alexandria-based animal rescue Frankie’s Furry Friends. The dinner will be from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, April 21 at the church, 22 South Fort Thomas Ave. The $10 cost is cash only, and dinner will include spaghetti, bread sticks, salad and drinks. The animal rescue focuses on giving small breed dogs from puppy mills or local shelters a second chance at life, according to a news release from Frankie’s Furry Friends. For information call Zeb Copley at 859-630-6157. For more about the animal rescue visit the website http:// frankiesfurryfriends.res-
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The Northern Kentucky Health Department’s diabetes program is holding a free class for you to learn more about the disorder from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, April 21, in the lower level conference room of the Health Department’s District Office, 610 Medical Village Drive, Edgewood. Registration is required and lunch will be provided free of charge. Those who do not register in advance will not receive a lunch. Topics will include: what is diabetes, healthy eating, complications and more. The class will be led by a registered nurse/certified diabetes educator and a registered dietitian from the Health Department. To register, or for more information about the classes or the Health Department’s diabetes control program, call Joan Geohegan at 859-363-2115 or Julie Shapero at 859-3632116, or visit http:// www.nkyhealth.org.
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A car wash fundraiser will benefit the Campbell County High School Project Grad – a supervised graduation party. The car wash will beat All Seasons Car Wash, 7725 Alexandria Pike, Alexandria, from noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, April 22.
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The Ladies Auxilliary of the Campbell County Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3205 is hosting a spaghetti dinner April 27, from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Cost for the dinners is $6 for adults, $4 for children, eat in or carry out. Dinner includes spaghetti, meatballs in sauce, salad, drinks and dessert. Proceeds will benefit troops here and overseas,cancer aid and research, patriotic essay contests and donation of flags to schools. For more information call 859-620-5334. The VFW hall is at 8261 Alexandria Pike.
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What did you do for SPRING BREAK? "I worked all during spring break, but this week I'm going to Carnegie Hall for choir," said April Bonapfel, of Melbourne, a senior at Campbell County High School. "I worked at the Reds stadium, and I slept in," said Holly Peek, of Alexandria, a junior at Campbell County High School. Peek said she serves ice cream at work, and she also played tennis and piano during spring break. "We played a few baseball games; I love playing baseball," said Mitch Miller of Cold Spring, a senior at Campbell County High School and a first baseman for the school team. "I went to Destin, Fla.," said Logan Hertzenberg, of Alexandria, a sophomore at Campbell County High School. "We had a house and just stayed out there and went to the beach every day." “I went to the mall and got my ears pierced, and it hurt really bad,” said Cara Ager, of Cold Spring, a sixth-grader at Campbell County Middle School. “I went to London, England. I went to go see Big Ben, went
on a train and I got to see Buckingham Palace and the Tower of London” said Michael Thomas, of Alexandria, a sixth-grader at Campbell County Middle School. “The coolest thing that I did is I went to Warwick Castle. I did knight training there.” “I went to Jekyll Island, it’s off the cost of Georgia,” said Brenna Swinford, of Alexandria, a sixth-grader at Campbell County Middle School. “We just hung around on the beach and ran around and rode bikes.” “I went on cruise to the Bahamas with my family,” said Connelly Jenkins of Cold Spring, a sixth-grader at Campbell County Middle School. “I went on a baseball trip to Somerset, Ky,” said Brandon Hoffman, a senior at Bellevue High School. “I went to Clarksville, Tenn. to visit my boyfriend who is in the military,” said Kayla Tatum, a senior at Bellevue High School. “I went to the Reds opening day parade and the zoo,” said Maddie Blevins, a junior at
Glassblower visits Johnson Elementary Artist Darren Goodman visited Johnson Elementary School Wednesday, April 11, to demonstrate the art of glassblowing for students in first through fifth grades. Darren Goodman creates a piece of blown glass for Johnson Elementary students. AMANDA JOERING ALLEY/COMMUNITY RECORDER
ALEXANDRIA — Bishop Brossart High School senior Julia Steffen and Alexandria resident has been selected as a Bank of Kentucky “Scholars of the Governor’s Scholars Program” winner. The bank selected five students from Northern Kentucky as winners in the inaugural year of the Scholars of the Governor’s Scholars Program award. According to a news release from the Governor’s Scholars Program the Bank of Kentucky winners were selected because they “represent outstanding commitment to academic excellence, service to the community, and the promise of distinguished leadership contributions to the future of the Commonwealth.” Steffen was the only winner of the award from Campbell County and the Diocese of Covington, said Ron Heiert, devel-
opment director at Bishop Brossart. The bank chose the five high schools senior winners from Boone, Campbell, Kenton, Grant and Gallatin counties. The other winners are: » Charlotte Elisabeth Kuhlman from Dixie Heights High School. » Rachel Lynn Johnson of Boone County High School » Easton D. Grant McClanahan of Williamstown High School » Amelia John Samuel of Gallatin County High School. “Kentucky is extremely fortunate to have the Governor’s Scholars Program,” said Robert W. Zapp, president of The Bank of Kentucky in the news release announcing the winners. “And, we are privileged to help provide support. It is one of our educational treasures.” The Governor’s Scholars Program is a five-week residential program on Kentucky college campuses for select students in their junior year in high school, according to the news release. The program was started in 1983.
Bellevue High School. “I went down to Somerset, Ky., and played four baseball games and lost them all. It was a character building experience,” said Jordan McIntyre, a senior at Bellevue High School. “My friend Blake and I went to Mexico. It was holy week there, so the streets were just filled with people,” said Luke Dressman, and senior at Highlands High School. “I went to Ohio State, Purdue and Vanderbilt on college visits. It was fun and gave me a chance to see what the schools are about,” said Donovan McCoy, a junior at Highlands High School. “I went on a New York trip with the drama club. We went to see five Broadway shows, did two workshops... and went sightseeing,” said Max Colvill, senior at Highlands. “I went to Myrtle Beach for a baseball tournament and played teams from all over the country. It was a good learning experience for our team,” said Jake Ligget, junior at Highlands High School.
Artist Darren Goodman demonstrates the art of glass blowing for students at Johnson Elementary School Wednesday, April 11. AMANDA JOERING ALLEY/COMMUNITY RECORDER
From left, Fred McGarry, assistant vice president of The Bank of Kentucky, Bishop Brossart High School senior Julia Steffen of Alexandria, Bishop Brossart Principal Richard Stewart and Jim Uebel, senior vice president of The Bank of Kentucky stand in front of a brick wall outside Bishop Brosart High School in March. THANKS TO RON HEIERT
Graff, Walch to finish school at Gatton Academy Community Recorder Hannah Graff and Gretchen Walch are two of the 50 Kentucky students selected to attend the Carol Martin Gatton Academy of Mathematics and Science at Western Kentucky University for the Class of 2014. Hannah, daughter of Carolyn and David Graff, is a homeschooled student. Gretchen, daughter of Jill and Patrick Walch, is a student at Campbell County High School. Hannah and Gretchen will finish their junior and senior years of high school living in Schneider Hall and taking courses offered by WKU. At the end of their two-year course of study, they will graduate from
high school and have earned at least 60 college credit hours. More than 170 students were reviewed based on ACT/SAT scores, high school grades, awards, extracurricular activities, responses to essay questions and letters of recommendation. Last month, 95 candidates were invited for interviews with Academy staff members and representatives from across Kentucky. The students in this year’s class spans 37 counties from across the Commonwealth. The Gatton Academy is Kentucky’s only state-supported, residential program for high school students with interests in advanced science and math careers and one of 15 such programs in the nation.
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Starting the ball rolling Highlands tennis partners with NKY Special Olympics By Adam Turer presspreps@gmail.com
Highlands Lauren Ossege and Campbell County's Jennah Flairty ran 1-2 in the 1,600. Teams ran the Campbell County track and field championships April 10 at Campbell County Middle School in Alexandria. JAMES WEBER/THE COMMUNITY RECORDER
HIGHLANDS ON TRACK IN MEET Kraft sets county record in shot put
FT. THOMAS — What is more rewarding than winning a state championship? For a group of volunteers from the Highlands High School tennis program, spending a picture-perfect Spring Sunday teaching the game they love to a group of Special Olympians takes the cake. First-year Highlands varsity girls tennis coach Kris Laskey has long been a supporter of the Special Olympics program. Her 11-year-old son, Luke, participates in the swimming and basketball programs offered in Kentucky. Laskey noticed there was no tennis program offered to Special Olympians in Northern Kentucky. “Those have really been great for him,” said Laskey of her son’s experience with swimming and basketball. She sent an email to Mark Staggs, the Northern Kentucky Special Olympics program director, inquiring about starting a tennis program. The ball immediately started rolling. “Everyone involved made it happen. All the volunteers are so eager to get going,” said Laskey. “I was surprised at how quickly the idea moved. The Special Olympics people are all about the participants.” On Sunday, April 15, the Special Olympians and volunteers convened at the Tower Park courts in Fort Thomas. The city of Fort Thomas donated four tennis courts at Tower Park for the event. Not only was there previously no tennis program
Pictured is Chandler Anderson, 13, with Highlands volunteer Sarah Hoffman, 13. THANKS TO KRISTIN LASKEY
offered in Northern Kentucky, but this group became the first Special Olympics tennis program offered in the Commonwealth. “Whenever it’s the first time doing something you’re always a little nervous and worried how it will work out,” said Laskey. “We had a great group of kids and adults, and I think everyone had a great time.” Between 25 and 30 volunteers gave their time to the program. Volunteers included boys and girls varsity tennis players, coaches, and parents from Highlands. Bluebirds junior Hannah Laskey said this experience was better than winning a championship match. “For me, the coolest part was being able to look down all four courts and see the volunteers enjoying themselves just as much, if not more, than the Olympians,” said Hannah. “It was so fulfilling.” At the end of the day, Kurt Freyberger, father of Bluebirds senior boys tennis player Drew Freyberger, gave his See TENNIS, Page A9
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FT. THOMAS — Highlands High School junior Trevor Kraft has been having an outstanding season for the Highlands boys track team. Kraft set a meet record in the shot put April 10 during the Campbell County championships April 10 at Campbell County Middle School. Kraft threw the shot 46 feet, 8.5 inches and also won the discus at 132-8. This year he was the state indoor champion in shot put at the Mason Dixon games in Louisville with a 45-11.5. In the Walton Verona Bearcat Open, he placed first in shot 44.7 and second in discus. Kraft worked all winter long with his Highlands coaches and coaches at Northern Kentucky University. He has a GPA of 3.76 in advanced classes and is a member of the National Honor Society. Cross country standout Lauren Ossege of Highlands won both the 1,600 and 3,200. Newport Central Catholic finished second in the girls meet, losing by four points to Campbell County. The Thoroughbreds won nine of the 18 events. The 4x100 and 4x200 won behind the same foursome of Caroline Kinnett, Chandler Cain, MiKayla Seibert and Aubrey Muench. The 4x100 just missed NCC’s own four-year old meet record. Cain pulled off a grand slam by winning both the 200 and long jump to sweep her four events.
Pictured is volunteer Lauren Auteri, 14, feeding the ball to Shannon Molony, 18, as Lauren's mother, Helen Auteri, looks on. THANKS TO
Highlands junior Trevor Kraft was the state indoor champion in shot put at the Mason Dixon games in Louisville with a 45-11.5. THANKS TO THE KRAFT FAMILY
Liz Gruenschlaeger won both throwing events in meet record distance. Jamie Kohls won the high jump and triple jump, and Katrina Hlebiczki the pole vault.
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Boys: Brossart 142, Campbell 132, NCC 110, Highlands 80, Newport 61, Bellevue 20, Dayton 11. Girls: Campbell 163, NCC 159, Highlands 114, Brossart 106, Newport 8, Bellevue 2. Highlands boys: Trevor Kraft: Discus (132-8), shot put (46-8.5, meet record). Highlands girls: Lauren Os-
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Highlands' Paige Dauer runs the 100 hurdles. Teams ran the Campbell County track and field championships April 10 at Campbell County Middle School in Alexandria. JAMES WEBER/THE
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sege: 1,600 (5:40.21), 3,200 (12:33.52). NCC boys: Kyle Simon: 300 hurdles (45.20). Justin Romito: High jump (6-0). NCC girls: 4x100 (52.57, just off four-year old record): Caroline Kinnett, Chandler Cain, MiKayla Seibert, Aubrey Muench). 4x200 (1:50.35): Caroline Kinnett, Chandler Cain, MiKayla Seibert, Aubrey Muench. Chandler Cain: 200 (26.54) long jump (14-11). Jamie Kohls: High jump (4-10), triple jump (320.75). Katrina Hlebiczki: Pole vault (8-0). Liz Gruenschlaeger: Discus (105-7, meet record), shot put (34-4.25, meet record).
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» Brooke Hollingsworth had three hits in the Highlands softball team’s 11-2 win over Ludlow April 10.
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» Brossart beat St. Henry 8-7 April 11. Jesse Orth got the win. Tanner Norton had four hits. Trevor Bezold drove in four. » Brossart won the All “A” 10th Region Tournament April 14, beating Deming 19-0 and Bracken County 8-3. Zach Fardo and Nate Verst both improved to 5-0 on the mound in
the doubleheader. Brossart advances to the All “A” state tourney in May. » Highlands beat Newport 14-0 April 9. » NCC beat Letcher County Central 6-2 April 10. Nick Woltermann got the win and two hits at the plate. NCC beat Lloyd April 11 and Holmes April 13.
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» Brossart beat NCC 17-5 April 10. Molly Williams and Gretchen Trumbo had four RBI apiece, and Maria Greis three. Karlie Shackelford earned her eighth win. » NCC beat Beechwood 17-0 April 9.
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SIDELINES NCC basketball camp Newport Central Catholic High School will offer 2012 Hoops Camp “Teaching the Fundamental” for grades 3-8. The girls’ session will be June 4-7, boys June 11-14. For a registration form, visit the school office or download one at www.ncchs.com.
Rodney Goins golf outing Campbell County High School football player Rodney Goins has been picked to represent Kentucky on the Western Conference Football Team in the Down Under Sports Tourna-
ments in Australia this summer. A golf outing will be Saturday, April 28, at A.J. Jolly Golf Course to help raise funds for the trip. The cost is $60 per player and includes 18 holes, cart, lunch, refreshments, door prizes and raffles. Call Rodney at 859-743-9806 or Rick at 513-678-5756, or visit www.downundersports.com.
Ladies golf clinic A.J. Jolly Golf Course PGA professional Terry Jolly will offer a 4-week ladies golf clinic on Monday evenings in May. The lessons will be 6:30-8 p.m. For more information, call 859-6352106.
Celebrity golf tournament The 12th annual Joe Walter Celebrity Golf Tournament will be Friday, May 11, at The Golf Courses of Kenton County. Proceeds benefit the Special Olympics of Northern Kentucky. Cost is $125-$250 depending on the course. There will be games, split the pot, raffles, a live auction, lunch at the turn and refreshments on the course. A celebrity tailgate party will be 7 p.m. Thursday, May 10, at Barleycorn’s in Florence. Event will include appetizers, cash bar and silent auction. Visit www.sonky.org or email
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Call Tommy Sorrell, varsity basketball coach, at 859-8161853.
Tiger basketball golf outing The 10th annual Tiger Basketball Golf Outing will start at 8 a.m. Saturday, June 2, at Flagg Springs Golf Course in California. The event will benefit Bellevue High School girls basketball program. The cost is $75 per golfer for four-person teams. Sign up ends May 27. There will be beverages throughout the day, hot dogs at the turn, and a steak dinner and door prizes at the end. Sponsorships are available door prize donations or hole sponsor.
Thoroughbred boys enjoying tennis By James Weber
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NEWPORT — Sam Beiting is hoping to build a winning tradition for the tennis teams at Newport Central Catholic High School. The first-year head coach has not had a lot of on-court success so far this season, but he is getting his Thoroughbreds to enjoy the sport. “I want them to have fun and get some exposure to the game of tennis,” Beiting said. “Our kids play a lot of sports and tennis usually isn’t their main sport, but it is a great game and it’s something they can play the rest of their lives.” Beiting, who is also on the football staff at NewCath, has some veterans this year. On the boys team, senior R.J. Gearding won in first singles in a match at Simon Kenton April 12. Senior Seth Connelly and sophomore Chris Schack lost in singles. The doubles teams of junior Elliott Stephens and senior Jacob Cohn, and freshmen Matt Frey and John Broering have been consistent this year. “We’ve been competitive in a lot of matches,” Beiting said. “We have a
NCC senior Seth Connelly hits the ball during his match at second singles April 12 at Simon Kenton High School. JAMES WEBER/THE COMMUNITY RECORDER lot of juniors and seniors. We’re continuing to improve and that has been our goal every match, to get better. That comes with more experience and more time on the court.” NCC’s next boys match is against Bellevue April 24 in addition to the conference tournament in April. “We’ve had a difficult early season schedule and if we continue to improve we’ll get some wins as the season goes along,” Beiting said. The girls team has been
paced by Whitney Fields and Maria Wormald. Seniors Erica Zapp, Katelyn Owens and Abby Schwarber have added a lot of athleticism to the team this year, Beiting said. NCC will play at Simon Kenton April 19 in girls and will play at Bellevue April 24 as well.
Town & Country camps Town & Country Sports & Health Club in Wilder will offer summer camp programming for children ages 3–12. Camps include full and half-day Adventure Camps, Tiny Tots Adventure Camp, and a variety of sports camps, including Kings Soccer Academy, volleyball, Kings Basketball Academy and karate. Camps start the week of June 4. To register online, visit www.towncountrysports.com or call 859-442-5800.
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racket to his adult Olympian partner. According to Hannah, the Olympian’s face lit up with joy. The participants ranged in age from 9 to 35. Many of them had never held a tennis racket before, but had participated in other Special Olympics sports. “I got to work with some of the youngest kids,” said Bluebirds freshman Meredith Laskey. “They all came in not even knowing how to hold a racket. They all got really excited when they made contact. By the end, they were all smiling.” While watching her son compete in swimming and basketball, Kris Laskey noticed that not every sport is for every participant. Fortunately, each of the 16 participants on Sun-
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day quickly took to the game of tennis. “Every sport doesn’t always work out or mesh with each individual,” said Laskey. “Every participant was having fun, whether they were swinging and missing or hitting the ball out of the park.” The next Special Olympics Northern Kentucky tennis event is scheduled for Sunday, May 20. Based on the success of the first event, Laskey hopes to continue with the monthly program year-round. She also hopes that other Special Olympics tennis programs will start up throughout Kentucky. “The day was perfect in every way,” said Laskey. “This was infinitely better than any state championship and I think every volunteer felt the same way. Every kid and adult had a smile on their face.” “It was amazing, truly amazing.”
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Blind group running the Flying Pig The American Council of the Blind of Ohio, Greater Cincinnati Chapter, will participate in the Flying Pig Marathon for the third time in 2012. We started with 12 participants in 2010, had 18 in 2011, and now will have 40 in 2012. We will be walking the 5K, 10K, or half marathon, with our sighted guides and raising funds for our non profit organization as will over 100 other non profit organizations participating in the Flying Pig Marathon. All sponsorship donations go directly and completely to ACBOGCC as is the case with any participating organization. If you want to sponsor us Flying Pig walkers, please send donations to Joyce Asher, 620 Ridgestone Drive, Cincinnati, OH 45255. Make
checks payable to ACBOGCC and indicate that the check is for a Flying Pig Marathon donation. Joyce Rogers The mission COMMUNITY PRESS of ACBOGCC GUEST COLUMNIST is to improve the quality and equality of life for people who are blind or visually impaired in the Greater Cincinnati area. We carry out our mission by promoting equal access to employment, transportation, cultural events and to all aspects of life for people who are blind or visually impaired. For example, a few years ago, we worked with Tim Perrino at the Covedale Theater to establish audio described plays.
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Also, our ACB Walkers group is just one of our many other activities that give people who are blind or visually impaired the opportunity to improve our lives by walking with guides on a regular basis for fun, fitness, and friendship. If you want to join the ACB Walkers
CAMPBELL COUNTY MEETINGS Campbell County Fiscal Court Address: 1098 Monmouth St., Newport, KY 41071 Phone: 859-292-3838 Website: www.campbelcountyky.org Meets: 7 p.m. the first Wednesday of the month at the Alexandria Courthouse, 8352 E. Main St. And meets at 5:30 p.m. the third Wednesday of the month at the county administration building, 1098 Monmouth St., Newport. Judge-executive: Steve Pendery 859-547-1803 Commissioners: Pete Garrett: Brian Painter: Ken Rechtin: 859-250-2263
Wilder
514 Sixth Ave. 859-491-1600 7:30 p.m. the first and third Tuesdays www.daytonky.com
520 Licking Pike 859-581-8884 7 p.m. the first and third Mondays www.cityofwilder.com
51 Orchard Lane, Alexandria 859-635-2173 7 p.m. the second Monday www.campbellcountyschools.org
Highland Heights
Dayton School Board
176 Johns Hill Road 859-441-8575 7:30 p.m. the first and third Tuesdays www.hhky.com
200 Clay St. 859-491-6565 6:30 p.m. – day changes month-tomonth www.dayton.kyschools.us
Melbourne
Fort Thomas School Board
502 Garfield Ave. 859-781-6664 7:30 p.m. the second Tuesday Website: NA
8236 W. Main St. 859-635-4125 7 p.m. the third Thursday www.alexandriaky.org
Newport
Bellevue
998 Monmouth St. 859-292-3687 7 p.m. the second and fourth Mondays www.newportky.gov Silver Grove 308 Oak St. 859-441-6390 7 p.m. the first Tuesday Website: NA
616 Poplar St. 859-431-8888 7 p.m. the second Wednesday www.bellevueky.org
Cold Spring 5694 East Alexandria Pike 859-441-9604 7:30 p.m. the second and fourth Monday www.coldspringky.com
Southgate 122 Electric Ave. 859-441-0075 7:30 p.m. the first and third Wednesdays www.southgateky.org
Crestview 14 Circle Drive 859-441-4620 7:30 p.m. the first Tuesday www.crestviewky.com
Campbell County School Board
130 North Fort Thomas Ave. 859-441-1055 7 p.m. the first and third Mondays www.ftthomas.org
Alexandria
Joyce Rogers lives in Covedale.
BLUEJAY VS. BLUEJAY
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group, contact Joyce Rogers at jarogers@one.net or (513) 921-3186. We already have 20 walkers who are blind walking in the Flying Pig this year, and we have more than enough sighted guides to walk with them. The word has spread to
friends everywhere. Ola, an 85-year-old woman who is visually impaired from Mason heard about ACBOGCC's participation in the Flying Pig, and she decided to join us. Jean, her volunteer sighted guide from Newport, Ky., has walked together several times with Ola as they train for the 5K. In fact, we had more volunteer guides this year than we could match with walkers who are blind or visually impaired as a result of so many caring people responding to our request for guides. Again, the only way left to assist our work with walking in the Flying Pig is to send in a sponsorship donation. Thank you in advance for your generosity.
28 North Fort Thomas Ave. 859-781-3333 7 p.m. the second Monday www.fortthomas.kyschools.us
Before the game, students of every grade level presented tokens of appreciation to Assistant Principal, ClyDenna Hehman, and Principal, Melissa Holzmacher. THANKS TO LINDA GABIS
Newport School Board 301 East Eighth St. 859-292-3001 Changes month-to-month www.newportwildcats.org
Silver Grove School Board 101 W. Third St. 859-441-3873 7 p.m. the third Monday www.s-g.k12.ky.us
Southgate School Board 6 William F. Blatt St. 859-441-0743 7 p.m. the second Thursday www.southgate.k12.ky.us
The faculty and staff of St. Joseph in Cold Spring had "Superman" Fr. Gerry Reinersman on their side against the eighth-graders during the annual Bluejay volleyball game. THANKS TO LINDA GABIS
CAMPBELL COUNTY REPRESENTATIVES Senator Katie Kratz Stine – District 24 Local address: 21 Fairway Drive, Southgate KY 41071 Frankfort address: 702 Capitol Ave. Annex Room 236, Frankfort, KY 40601 Local phone: 859-781-5311 Frankfort phone: 502-564-3120 Email: katie.stine@lrc.ky.gov Website: http://www.lrc.ky.gov/legislator/S024.htm
Representative Joseph Fischer – District 68 Local address: 126 Dixie Place, Fort Thomas, KY 41075 Frankfort address: 702 Capitol Ave.,
Annex Room 429D, Frankfort, KY 40601 Local phone: 859-781-6965 Frankfort phone: 502-564-8100 ext. 742 Email: joe.fischer@lrc.ky.gov Website: http://www.lrc.ky.gov/legislator/H068.htm
Representative Dennis Keene – District 67
Local address: 1040 Johns Hill Road, Wilder, KY 41076 Frankfort address: 702 Capitol Ave. Annex Room 358, Frankfort, KY 40601 Local phone: 859-441-5894 Frankfort phone: 502-564-8100 ext. 626 Email: dennis.keene@lrc.ky.gov Website: http://www.lrc.ky.gov/legisla-
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Representative Thomas McKee – District 78
Local address: 1053 Cook Road, Cynthiana, KY 41031 Frankfort address: 702 Capitol Ave. Annex Room 332B, Frankfort, KY 40601 Local phone: 859-234-5879 Frankfort phone: 502-564-8100 ext. 667 Email: Tom.McKee@lrc.ky.gov Website: http://www.lrc.ky.gov/legislator/H078.htm
Representative Adam Koenig – District 69
Local address: 3346 Canterbury Court, Erlanger, KY 41018 Frankfort address: 702 Capitol Ave. Annex Room 432D, Frankfort KY 40601 Local phone: 859-578-9258 Frankfort phone: 502-564-8100 ext. 689 Email: adam.koenig@lrc.ky.gov Website: http://www.lrc.ky.gov/legislator/H069.htm
Congressman Geoff Davis – District 4
Local address: 300 Buttermilk Pike Suite 101, Fort Mitchell, KY 41017 Washington address: 1119 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20515 Local phone: 859-426-0080
228 Grandview Drive, Fort Mitchell, KY 41017 654 Highland Ave., Fort Thomas, KY 41075 phone: 283-0404 email: kynews@communitypress.com web site: www.nky.com
Washington phone: 202-225-3465 Email: (link on website) Website: http://geoffdavis.house.gov/
U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell
Washington D.C. phone: 202-224-2541 Local phone: 859-578-0188 Website: http://mcconnell. asenate.gov.
U.S. Sentator Rand Paul
Washington D.C. phone: 202-224-4343 Local phone: 859-426-0165 Website: http://paul.senate.gov
Fort Thomas Recorder Editor Michelle Shaw mshaw@nky.com, 578-1053 Office hours: 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday See page A2 for additional contact information.
THURSDAY, APRIL 19, 2012
LIFE
COMMUNITY RECORDER
PEOPLE | IDEAS | RECIPES
Nancy Bridges of Lakeside Park, Ruth Smith of Villa Hills, Louise Feeny of Crestview Hills, Patti Hastings of Burlington and Joan Parness of Crestview Hills are members of the New Friends of Northern Kentucky. Bridges, Smith and Feeny first became members of the group, then known as the Welcome Wagon of Northern Kentucky, in 1970. STEPHANIE SALMONS/THE COMMUNITY RECORDER
‘New Friends’ group is not just for newcomers
By Stephanie Salmons ssalmons@nky.com
They’re no longer new to the area, but Nancy Bridges of Lakeside Park, Louise Feeny of Crestview Hills and Ruth Smith of Villa Hills first became members of what was originally the Welcome Wagon of Northern Kentucky in 1970. "The three of us came here in ’70, and (the group) was already in existence then,” Feeny said. “Someone told me it happened about 10 years before we got here.” Known as the New Friends of Northern Kentucky since the 1980s, the organization has evolved over the years. "They found the Welcome
Wagon had restrictions on how long you could be a member,” current president Patti Hastings, of Burlington, said. Now a social group with a variety of activities available for members, the organization has branched out over the years and now donates to charities each year. The group now has about 170 members, Hastings said. It used to be for new residents but it’s now open to any resident anywhere in Northern Kentucky. “That’s what it’s graduated into, but originally when it was Welcome Wagon, it was strictly for new people that came into the area that didn’t have anybody (here),” Smith said. Most of the members now are
BEST FRIENDS FOREVER
Classmates friends for four decades By Stephanie Salmons ssalmons@nky.com
Jim Dishon of Florence and Andy Alsip of Walton first met in the eighth grade after they both transferred to Ockerman Middle School – more than 40 years ago. Over the years, they’ve hunted and fished together, worked and even played softball together for 27 years, Dishon said. “We’ve done so many crazy things it’s unreal,” Dishon said. The friends are “just a lot alike,” Alsip said. They’ve even shared maladies.
If one was sick and went to the hospital, the other would follow, Dishon said. He once went into the hospital with appendicitis and later that night, Alsip was admitted for the same thing. Alsip said Dishon’s father has treated him just like his own son, while Dishon said Alsip’s family “kind of adopted me.” “His parents were like my parents (and) my parents were like his parents,” Dishon said. “I just hope it lasts several more years,” Alsip said of their friendship.
older with grown children “because most of the younger people are working today,” Bridges said. Their oldest member is 97 and “very active.” “Our big thing is to be social and also give back to the community because it does so much,” Hastings said. “We’re a philanthropic organization,” Smith said “But we didn’t start that way,” Bridges quickly follows. “But now we are and I like it because it’s good,” Smith finishes. Joan Parness of Crestview Hills moved to the area in 2007. Her daughter searched for activities online but couldn’t find anything for Parness to join before she eventually found out
about New Friends. When Parness called, she found out they played mahjong, a game that’s big in New York, where she was living before, and one she has been playing for 60 years. “I called and I joined and it has made my life complete,” Parness said. Now she also plays canasta and goes to the regular meetings. The group has also allowed her to make friends she never would have otherwise met, she said. That’s something Bridges noted as well. “I mean, people are coming in from all different walks of life and joining this organization because they’re moving from all over,” she said.
Smith said she likes the social activity “with people that are not always people who have lived in one place.” “I like people that move around and this group is a group of people that’s pretty diverse because we’ve lived in lots of places,” she said. As someone who’s relatively new to the area as well, Hastings said she’s now in about seven different groups because of the people she’s met through New Friends. “I didn’t know a soul when I got transferred here,” she said. “I feel like I’ve got some really lifelong friends.” For more information about joining and meeting dates, visit www.newfriendsnky.org.
Jim Dishon of Florence and Andy Alsip of Walton have been friends since meeting in the eighth grade. STEPHANIE SALMONS/THE COMMUNITY RECORDER
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THINGS TO DO IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD FRIDAY, APRIL 20 Dining Events Newport Elks Lenten Fish Fry, 4:45-7:30 p.m., Newport Elks Lodge, 3704 Alexandria Pike, Fish, steak and shrimp dinners, hamburger, chicken nuggets hush puppies and sides. Carryout available 4-7:30 p.m. Benefits Newport Elks Lodge 273. $2.25-$8.50. Through Aug. 31. 859-441-1273. Cold Spring.
Drink Tastings Wine Tasting, 5-9 p.m., StoneBrook Winery, 6570 Vineyard Lane, Stonebrook is on the Northern Kentucky Back Roads Wine Trail. Pick up passport at one of five wineries and get it validated at each winery for a gift. Family friendly. Five for $5. 859-635-0111; www.stonebrookwinery.com. Camp Springs.
Exhibits Our Rivers’ Fury: Past and Present Ohio Valley Floods, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., BehringerCrawford Museum, 1600 Montague Road, Taking special look at regional floods, including the flood of 1937, exhibit explores how floods changed landscape of Ohio River Valley. Multisensory experiences through interactive components and documentaries produced by Local 12 and Dan Hurley. Family friendly. $7, $6 seniors, $4 children. 859-491-4003. Covington.
Music - Benefits Roger Drawdy & the Firestarters, 7-10 p.m., Molly Malone’s Irish Pub and Restaurant, 112 E. Fourth St., Third Floor. Irish rock. Ages 21 and up. Benefits Keegan’s Spirit Foundation. $10, cash/check only. Presented by Keegan’s Spirit Foundation. 859-491-6659; www.keegansouthers.org. Covington.
Music - Choral Sweet Adelines International: Region No. 4 Quartet Competition, 1-5 p.m., Northern Kentucky Convention Center, 1 W. RiverCenter Blvd., Women from four states perform songs in close four-part harmony and sung a cappella, presented in costumed, choreographed production numbers. $30. Presented by Sweet Adelines International Region No. 4. 513-554-2648; www.sai-region4.org. Covington.
Music - Rock Sander Cat and the Mange, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., JerZee’s Pub and Grub, 708 Monmouth St., Free. 859-491-3500; www.jerzeespub.com. Newport.
On Stage - Comedy Jim Norton, 8 p.m. 10:30 p.m., Funny Bone Comedy Club, Newport on the Levee, Special engagement. No coupons or passes accepted. $22. 859-9572000; www.funnyboneonthelevee.com. Newport.
On Stage - Theater Frozen, 8-10 p.m., Monmouth Theatre, 636 Monmouth St., Drama explores world of three characters who’s lives intersect in the most violent way. Contains mature subject matter. Ages 18 and up. $17, $15 students and seniors. Presented by Falcon Theater. Through May 5. 513-479-6783; www.falcontheater.net. Newport. An Inspector Calls, 8 p.m., Village Players, 8 N. Fort Thomas Ave., In 1912, an English family dinner is interrupted by a police inspector who brings news that a girl known to everyone present has died in suspicious circumstances. It seems that any
or all of them could have had a hand in her death. Benefits Interfaith Hospitality Network of Northern Kentucky. $15. Through April 28. 859-392-0500; www.villageplayers.biz. Fort Thomas. My Favorite Year, 8 p.m. Barry Manilow concert., NKU Corbett Auditorium, Nunn Drive, In this crazy musical comedy, Alan Swann, a washed up ex-movie idol, is finally getting his chance for a comeback. $14, $11 seniors, $8 students. Presented by Northern Kentucky University Theatre and Dance. Through April 22. 859-572-5464; theatre.nku.edu. Highland Heights. Pump Boys and Dinettes, 7:30 p.m., Carnegie Visual and Performing Arts Center, 1028 Scott Blvd., A piece down Highway 57 from Frog Level is a shabby gas station (with a hot tub out back), the Double Cupp Diner, and the best foot-stompin’ good time you’ve ever had at the theatre. Five rowdy filling station boys and sassy diner waitresses sing and play their own instruments in this hilarious and heartwarming country western music revue, with songs including “Farmer Tan”€ and “The Night Dolly Parton Was Almost Mine”. $26; $19 Enjoy The Arts Members, WVXU Perks Card Members, and Students. Through April 29. 859-957-1940; www.thecarnegie.com. Covington.
Saturday, April 21 Benefits A Day at the Races: Kids Count Keeneland Outing, 10 a.m.-7:30 p.m., MainStrasse Village Pub, 619 Main St., Bus trip to Keeneland Horse Park for live horse racing. Includes snacks and drinks. Leaves track at 6 p.m. Returns to Village Pub for dinner buffet, drinks and afterparty with raffle prizes. Benefits Kids Count Inc. Family friendly. $60. Registration required. Presented by Kids Count Inc.. 859-342-0655. Covington. Brighton Center’s Spring Fling Gala, 6-11 p.m., Drees Pavilion, 790 Park Lane, Gourmet dinner by Jeff Thomas, music and live and silent auctions. Benefits Brighton Center. Ages 21 and up. $100. Registration required. Presented by Brighton Center. 859-491-8303; www.brightoncenter.com. Covington. Derby Warm-Up, 7 p.m.-midnight, The Grand, 6 East Fifth Street, Simulated horse racing and live auction items. Dinner, beer, wine and non-alcoholic beverages included. Derby/ casual attire. Ages 21 and up. Benefits Malia’s Cord Foundation. $65. Reservations required. Presented by Malia’s Cord Foundation. 859-426-1952; www.cordfoundation.org. Covington. Turkey Dinner Fundraiser, 8:30 a.m.-8 p.m., Summit View Middle School, 5002 Madison Pike, Dinner or carryout 4-8 p.m. Flea market 8:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m., silent auction at 4 p.m. and County Cruiser Car Show 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Benefits Boy Scouts of America Troop 8. Dinner: $7 each; $25 for four. Presented by Boy Scouts of America Troop 8. 859-363-4800. Independence.
Drink Tastings Wine Tasting, 1-6 p.m., StoneBrook Winery, Five for $5. 859-635-0111; www.stonebrookwinery.com. Camp Springs.
Literary - Story Times PAWS to Read, 10 a.m., Boone County Main Library, 1786 Burlington Pike, Share book with therapy dogs. Ages 5-10. Family friendly. Free. Appointment required for 15-minute slot. Presented by Boone County
Public Library. 859-342-2665. Burlington.
Museums Our Rivers’ Fury: Past and Present Ohio Valley Floods: Oral History Collection, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Behringer-Crawford Museum, 1600 Montague Road, Boone County Public Library staff interviews volunteers about the floods of 1937 and 1997. Included with admission. 859-491-4003; www.bcmuseum.org. Covington.
Music - Bluegrass Kyle Meadows and Tisa McGraw, 2-4 p.m., Cold Spring Branch Library, 3920 Alexandria Pike, Celtic and Appalachian music. Free. Presented by Campbell County Public Library. 859-781-6166; www.cc-pl.org. Cold Spring.
Music - Choral Sweet Adelines International: Region No. 4 Chorus Competition, 1 p.m., Northern Kentucky Convention Center, 1 W. RiverCenter Blvd., Small, midsize and large choruses from Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana and West Virginia compete with groups in Sweet Adelines. $30. Presented by Sweet Adelines International Region No. 4. 513-554-2648; www.sai-region4.org. Covington.
Music - Classic Rock The New Lime, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., Mokka and the Sunset Bar and Grill, 500 Monmouth St., Columbia recording artists perform music from 1960s-’70s. Free. 859-581-3700; www.mokkaandthesunsetbarandgrill.com. Newport.
Music - Rock 4th Day Echo, 10 p.m., Jefferson Hall, 1 Levee Way, Suite 2118, 859-491-6200; www.jeffersonhall.com. Newport. Stonehaus Trail, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., JerZee’s Pub and Grub, 708 Monmouth St., Includes drink specials. Family friendly. Free. 859-491-3500; www.jerzeespub.com. Newport.
On Stage - Comedy Jim Norton, 7:30 p.m. 10 p.m., Funny Bone Comedy Club, $22. 859-957-2000; www.funnyboneonthelevee.com. Newport. Double Talk 2012, 2-4 p.m. 7:30-9:30 p.m., Notre Dame Academy, 1699 Hilton Drive, Family friendly show featuring four ventriloquists: Megan Piphus, Mike Hemmelgarn, Kevin Johnson and Tom Ladshaw. Family friendly. Benefits Vent Haven Museum. $20. Presented by Vent Haven Museum. 859-341-0461; www.ventshow.com. Park Hills.
On Stage - Student Theater Hairspray, 7:30 p.m., Newport Central Catholic High School, 13 Carothers Road, $8. Through April 29. 859-907-0178; www.ncchs.com. Newport.
On Stage - Theater Frozen, 8-10 p.m., Monmouth Theatre, $17, $15 students and seniors. 513-479-6783; www.falcontheater.net. Newport. An Inspector Calls, 8 p.m., Village Players, $15. 859-3920500; www.villageplayers.biz. Fort Thomas. My Favorite Year, 8 p.m., NKU Corbett Auditorium, $14, $11 seniors, $8 students. 859-5725464; theatre.nku.edu. Highland Heights. Pump Boys and Dinettes, 7:30 p.m., Carnegie Visual and Performing Arts Center, $26; $19 Enjoy The Arts Members, WVXU Perks Card Members, and Students. 859-957-1940; www.thecarnegie.com. Covington.
Recreation
Grammy, Tony and Emmy award-winning recording artist Barry Manilow, pictured, will be at The Bank of Kentucky Center in Highland Heights at 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 20. Tickets are $9.99 - $124.99. For more information, visit www.bankofkentuckycenter.com. THANKS TO MATT MERCHANT
Open Paintball Games, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Diehard Paintball, 4936 Mary Ingles Highway, Play on a total of four fields, plus target range. All ages and levels during open games and groups according to skill set. Includes field pass, paint, rental equipment and unlimited CO2. Experienced players can bring their own gear and play on the PSP Air Ball field. Rain or shine. $39 per player. 859-781-7486; www.diehardpaintball.com. Campbell County.
Sunday, April 22 Antiques Shows 4th Sunday MainStrasse Antiques, Etc., 9 a.m.-3 p.m., MainStrasse Village, Main
The sixth annual Dogwood Dash 5K run/walk will be 9 a.m. Saturday, April 21, at the Boone County Arboretum at Central Park, 9190 Camp Ernst Road in Union. Registration starts at 7:30 a.m. For more information or to register, visit www.bcarboretum.org. Pictured are Janet Sullivan and Nikki Roehrich of Cincinnati stretching before a previous Dogwood Dash. FILE Street, Sixth Street Promenade. More than 30 antique and vintage collectible dealers. Parking in Fifth Street lot free. Rain or shine. Free. Presented by MainStrasse Village Association. 859-468-4820; e-mail 4thsunday@fuse.net; www.mainstrasseantiques.blogspot.com. Covington.
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Art & Craft Classes Hands-On Art Workshop, 2-4 p.m., Locomotion on the Levee, 1 Levee Way, Kim briefly talks about how she creates boxes and mugs on the wheel and decorates them. Demonstrate on how to make small, caricatured animal figurine. $20. Registration required. Presented by Newport on the Levee. 859-261-5770; www.newportonthelevee.com/events/details.aspx?id=1028. Newport.
Free. Registration required. 859-572-2600; ces.ca.uky.edu/ campbell. Highland Heights.
TUESDAY, APRIL 24 Art Exhibits Layered Abstractions, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Artisans Enterprise Center, Free. 859-292-2322; www.covingtonarts.com. Covington.
Exhibits
Wine Tasting, 1-6 p.m., StoneBrook Winery, Five for $5. 859-635-0111; www.stonebrookwinery.com. Camp Springs.
Our Rivers’ Fury: Past and Present Ohio Valley Floods, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., BehringerCrawford Museum, $7, $6 seniors, $4 children. 859-4914003. Covington.
Music - Rock
Music - Acoustic
Matt Cowherd, 10 p.m., Jefferson Hall, 1 Levee Way, Suite 2118, 859-491-6200; www.jeffersonhall.com. Newport.
Bob Crawford, 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m., Bar Louie, Newport on the Levee, Acoustic covers of popular rock music. Ages 21 and up. Free. 859-291-4222; Facebook.com/BobCrawfordMusic. Newport.
Drink Tastings
On Stage - Student Theater Hairspray, 2:30 p.m., Newport Central Catholic High School, $8. 859-907-0178; www.ncchs.com. Newport.
On Stage - Theater An Inspector Calls, 3 p.m., Village Players, $15. 859-3920500; www.villageplayers.biz. Fort Thomas. My Favorite Year, 3 p.m., NKU Corbett Auditorium, $14, $11 seniors, $8 students. 859-5725464; theatre.nku.edu. Highland Heights. Pump Boys and Dinettes, 3 p.m., Carnegie Visual and Performing Arts Center, $26; $19 Enjoy The Arts Members, WVXU Perks Card Members, and Students. 859-957-1940; www.thecarnegie.com. Covington.
Pets Pits Rock Northern Kentucky Fun Walk, 4:15-5 p.m., Tractor Supply Co., 5895 Centennial Circle, Open to responsible pit bull owners willing to walk their well-behaved pit bulls together in public parks to show positive side of the breed. Free. Presented by Pawzitive Petz Rescue. Through Oct. 28. 859-746-1661. Florence.
Monday, April 23 Art Exhibits
Music - Rock The Fibbs, 10 p.m., Jefferson Hall, 1 Levee Way, Suite 2118, 859-491-6200; www.jeffersonhall.com. Newport.
Wednesday, April 25 Business Meetings Eggs ’N’ Issues: Administrative Professionals Day Awards and Expo, 7:30-10 a.m., Receptions Banquet and Conference Center Erlanger, 1379 Donaldson Road, Honor the ’s best administrative professionals on National Administrative Professionals Day. $15 for NKY Chamber Members, $30 future members. Registration required. Presented by Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce. 859-426-3652; www.nkychamber.com/events. Erlanger.
Home & Garden Butterfly Gardening, 7 p.m., Boone County Main Library, 1786 Burlington Pike, Learn to attract butterflies and hummingbirds to your garden. Authors Judy Burris and Wayne Richards explain finer points of attracting them. Presented by Boone County Public Library. 859-342-2665; www.bcpl.org. Burlington.
Literary - Signings Callie Clare, 7-9 p.m., Cold Spring Branch Library, 3920 Alexandria Pike, Learn about quirky and quaint community of historic Rabbit Hash, as author discusses and signs her book, “Notions & Potions: The Legacy of Rabbit Hash, Kentucky”. Ages 18 and up. Free. Reservations required. Presented by Campbell County Public Library. 859-7816166; www.cc-pl.org. Cold Spring.
Music - Rock The Touchables, 10 p.m., Jefferson Hall, 1 Levee Way, Suite 2118, 859-491-6200; www.jeffersonhall.com. Newport.
Schools College Fair, 7-8:30 p.m., Covington Latin School, 21 E. 11th St., More than 25 colleges/ universities available. High school students and parents are welcome. Ages 9-11. Free. 859291-7044. Covington.
THURSDAY, APRIL 26 Benefits Toast for Hope, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Carnegie Visual and Performing Arts Center, 1028 Scott Blvd., Gourmet hors d’oeuvres, wine selections and music. Wine paired with cuisine by Jeff Thomas Catering. Benefits Women’s Crisis Center. $70, $65 advance. Registration required. Presented by Women’s Crisis Center. 859-372-3571; areddy@wccky.org. Covington.
Dining Events Civil War Blue-Gray Benefit Dinner, 6-10 p.m., Gardens of Park Hills, 1622 Dixie Highway, Benefits James A. Ramage Civil War Museum. $45, $80 per couple. Reservations required. Presented by James A. Ramage Civil War Museum. 859-3312499. Park Hills.
On Stage - Theater An Inspector Calls, 8 p.m., Village Players, $15. 859-3920500; www.villageplayers.biz. Fort Thomas.
Layered Abstractions, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Artisans Enterprise Center, Free. 859-292-2322; www.covingtonarts.com. Covington.
Music - DJ DJ Toad, 10 p.m., Jefferson Hall, 1 Levee Way, Suite 2118, 859-4916200; www.jeffersonhall.com. Newport.
Seminars Happily Ever After Wedding Series, 6-8:30 p.m. Theme: You’re Engaged! Let’s Get Started!, Campbell County Cooperative Extension Service, 3500 Alexandria Pike, Local wedding professionals provide guidelines, tips/hints and suggestions for a pleasant wedding experience. Information about local shops, venues and services.
The new season of 4th Sunday MainStrasse Antiques, Etc. will be 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, April 22, outside on the Sixth Street Promenade in Covington. Janice T. Sunflower, pictured, will provide music on native flutes starting at 11 a.m. There will be seed giveaways in recognition of Earth Day. THANKS TO DONNA KREMER
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Abundant asparagus inspires spring recipe If someone would ask what my dream job is, I’d have to say I have two in mind. One Rita would be Heikenfeld working with Chris RITA’S KITCHEN Kimball in the Cook’s Country test kitchen. I’d get paid to cook to my heart’s content, with the best kitchen equipment available, and mistakes would occur during paid time. I really enjoy the heirloom recipes that Cook’s Country perfects. The other would be working with Frank Farmer Loomis, our own antique expert who is internationally known. Frank and I did a TV show a long while back and the theme was a tea party. I made tea party treats and teas, and Frank gave his expert opinion on the china and silver service I used.I like things connected with history, and antique china, furniture, and cookbooks all fill the bill. In fact, the recipe I’m sharing today for the Netherland Salad has quite a history. It dates back over 50 years and it’s from the Netherland Plaza, now the Cincinnati Netherland. This is from Fern Storer’s wonderful cookbook “Recipes Remembered.” Fern was the popular food editor of the Post, and my mom used to love reading her column. Fern’s book was published in 1989 and reader Pauline Dunn was one of the people who helped edit and type the recipes.
Rita's asparagus patch has prompted almost daily dishes of the spring vegetable. This one features bell pepper and a vinaigrette. THANKS TO RITA
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Netherland/Maurice salad This is “the one and only original Maurice salad,” sent to Fern from Maurice J. Koch, the insurance agent who sold Peter Mauridon, the onetime maitre d’ of the Netherland Plaza, a policy. The recipe doesn’t say what kind of vinegar or pickles to use. I’d tend to use clear vinegar and dill pickles, but you do what suits you. Serves two. Dressing: Stir together: 3 tablespoons ea: real mayonnaise and olive oil 2 tablespoons vinegar 1 teaspoon Worcestershire Then add: 1 chopped hard boiled egg 1 teaspoon minced chives
Salad: Combine: 3/4 head crisp lettuce, julienned 1/2 cup ea: julienne of chicken and ham 1/3 cup julienne tomatoes, seeds discarded 1 tablespoon chopped pickle Tomato quarters and hard cooked egg slices for garnish
Toss salad with dressing. Put on plates and garnish.
Asparagus with rainbow peppers
I’ve been making variations of this for a couple of weeks because we are still getting asparagus from our little patch almost daily. If you have a bit of mint, chop that up and add it to the dressing. I’ll either roast the aspar-
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up in trendy recipes. Marcona almonds have a higher fat content than California almonds. This makes them tender, crunchy and moist all at the same time. The flavor
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Dressing Whisk together: 2-3 tablespoons white wine vinegar 1 tablespoon of Dijon mustard ½ cup olive oil Honey, agave syrup or sugar to taste – not too much
Place asparagus in single layer and sprinkle peppers on top. Drizzle dressing over and let marinate several hours or overnight.
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Asparagus can help detoxify the system, reduce risk of heart disease and birth defects, and has anti-aging nutrients.
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Watch out for bill collector’s notices During these tough economic times, debt collectors are targeting consumers in droves. But in some cases federal officials are finding the consumers don’t owe anything at all. However, unless you’re careful, you could end up paying anyway. Gerald Blanchard of Amelia Howard says he Ain was HEY HOWARD! shocked when he got a letter saying his paycheck was being garnished to pay a debt. He recalls getting a letter from a debt collector more than two years ago. “The letter stated that I had a debt that I owed to them, to a company called Tribute MasterCard, for $1,800. I’ve never had a credit card through this company, period,” Blanchard says.
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chard says the debt collector tried to put a lien on his house, but that didn’t work because his house is owned by his father. Now, having found Blanchard’s current employer, the garnishment paperwork was sent there and Blanchard was notified. “This letter basically states, from a court document, that they’re going to garnish my wages. They’re going to take 25 percent of my income per paycheck,” Blanchard says. At this point it’s too late for Blanchard to fight the garnishment. Instead, he needs to get an attorney and fight the judgment against him from 2009. The first thing he needs to do is get a letter from the credit card company stating he never had a credit card and thus never owed it any money. If he wins the case in court, he’ll get back all his money – and can get reimbursed for his attorney fees and court costs. The bottom line, if you get a letter saying, “This is an attempt to collect a debt,” don’t throw it away. If you believe you don’t owe the debt, tell that to the bill collector – in writing – within 30 days. If the bill collector still insists you owe the money, consult an attorney. Howard Ain answers consumer complaints weekdays on WKRC-TV Local 12. Write to him at 12 WKRC-TV, 1906 Highland Ave., Cincinnati 45219.
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Baptist center receives memorial garden statue Community Recorder The Baptist Convalescent Center, Newport, has received an exceptional gift of a Divine Guidance: Praying Angel Concrete Garden Statue. At almost a yard tall, the classic inspirational angel statue will be a welcome addition to the picturesque garden adjoining the Arbor Wing of the facility. The statue was given in memory of Herbert and Mary Terwilliger of Midway, longtime Baptist Convalescent Center residents, by their daughter Paula A. Kuhnen of Edgewood. When Kuhnen was asked why she furnished the garden statue, she said, “My father was suffering from dementia and had been a resident of the facility on two separate occasions. It was
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Urban Active to host cycling fundraiser Community Recorder Urban Actives in Florence and Bellevue will host “Be A Hero” nationwide cycling events from 10-11 a.m. Saturday, April 28, to raise funding for the Wish Upon A Hero Foundation. Incentive prizes will be awarded to participants who raise money at various levels. Prizes include items such as the iPod
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Put house cleaning on a regular schedule The warmer days of spring often find us spending a bit more time cleaning our houses. Our cleaning standards can be influenced by the opinions of others, the time, energy and money we have, and our own knowledge and skills for cleaning. It is important that we pass skills and knowledge of the importance of cleaning to our children. Housecleaning reduces bug and vermin infestation, asthma triggers, and the risk of illness from bacteria and viruses. Additionally, a clean, organized space is more enjoyable to spend time in. Have you ever wondered how often you should be cleaning something? There are recommendations for common household cleaning tasks. Of course, every household is different. Those with children, pets, or frequent visitors will find the need to
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POLICE REPORTS CAMPBELL COUNTY Arrests/citations Carlos Aguilar, 24, 1164 Davjo Drive, first-degree assault at 8774 Constable Drive, March 11. Potasio M. Cortez, 45, 3737 Glenway Ave., warrant at Stonehouse Road and AA Highway, April 2. Joshua J. Jones, 29, 60 Gahl Terrace Unit 7, warrant at 3900 Smith Road, April 3. Rhonda M. Townsend, 45, 9935 Man O War Circle, warrant at 9935 Man O War Circle, April 3. Bobbi J. Lutz, 28, 3411 Caroline St., warrant at 8774 Constable Drive, April 4. Angela K. McCann, 46, 308 Brentwood Lane Unit H, DUI aggravated circumstances - first offense at AA Highway, April 6. Jason P. Bruener, 29, 212 East First St., DUI - aggravated circumstances - second offense, failure to maintain required insurance - first offense, license to be in possession at Ky. 1997 and Ky. 9, April 4.
Incidents/investigations Alarms Report of male running from side of pawn shop with camera in hand at 8242 Alexandria Pike, April 8. First-degree burglary Report of forced entry into
residence and jewelry, rifle and DVDs taken at 3940 New Richmond Road, April 1. First-degree sexual abuse of minor Reported at and case closed as unfounded after investigation at Creekwood Drive, March 14. Fourth-degree assault Report of man punched another man in face at bar at 4453 Mary Ingles Hwy., April 5. Fourth-degree assault domestic violence Reported of intoxicated man struck another man in face at bar at Poplar Ridge Road, March 31. Reported at Carthage Road, April 7. Juvenile complaint Report of juveniles in woods on private property cutting down a tree at 751 Shenandoah Lane, April 5. Property damage Report of gates pulled out of ground at entrance to property at 875 Low Gap Road, April 1. Second-degree burglary Report of forced entry into apartment and television and jewelry taken at 6297 Davjo Lane, April 1. Second-degree criminal possession of a forged instrument, theft by unlawful taking - firearm Report of checks and rifle taken from residence and checks
on AA Highway at AA Highway south of Poplar Ridge road, April 6.
ABOUT POLICE REPORTS The Community Recorder publishes the names of all adults charged with offenses. The information is a matter of public record and does not imply guilt or innocence. cashed and forged at 5250 Owl Creek Road, April 5. Second-degree wanton endangerment Woman walking along highway reported a man pointed handgun at her and told her to leave residence at Alexandria Pike, April 1. Theft by unlawful taking Report of chainsaw taken from barn at 13021 Shaw Goetz Road, March 14. Report of tire and rim taken from truck in parking lot at 4634 Mary Ingles Hwy., April 4. Report of wallet taken from parked vehicle at 2360 Fausz Road, March 19. Third-degree burglary Report of tools and tool box taken from residence at 12820 Herringer Road, April 8. Vehicle fire Report of man noticed smoke coming out of car while driving
INVITATION TO BID INVITATION TO BID Date: April 19, 2012 PROJECT: Wayman Drive Water Main Replacement City of Independence, Kenton County, Kentucky SEALED BIDS WILL BE RECEIVED AT: Northern Kentucky Water District (Owner) 2835 Crescent Springs Road P.O. Box 18640 Erlanger, Kentucky 41018 UNTIL: Date: May 3, 2012 Time: 9:00 AM (Local Time) At said place and time, and promptly thereafter, all Bids that have been duly received will be publicly opened and read aloud.
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April 7. Dakota Mockbee, 18, 303 Kentucky Ave., alcohol intoxication in a public place at 1041 South Fort Thomas Ave., April 8.
Arrests/citations
Incidents/investigations
James Robinson, 31, 20 Vinyard, warrant at Alexandria Pike at Hollywood's, April 9. Emily Hurtt, 23, 20 Vinyard, warrant at Alexandria Pike at Hollywood's, April 9. Charles Dawes II, 22, 1025 South Fort Thomas Ave. B, warrant at 1025 South Fort Thomas Ave., April 9. James Robinson, 31, 20 Vinyard, possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia at U.S. 27 at Highlands, April 9. Teresa Powers, 50, 886 Window Lane, DUI at I-471 south, April 10. Brian Duncan, 37, homeless, alcohol intoxication in a public place at 85 North Grand Ave., April 5. Robert Dale, 19, warrant at I-471 south, April 8. Bryan Sokol, 42, 12 Crestwood Ave., DUI at Monmouth St. at 19th, April 7. Gregory Mock, 34, 44 Klaincrest No. 3, forgery of a prescription at 26 North Fort Thomas Ave., April 7. Cherokee Meyer, 19, 17073 Highway Ten North, warrant at Alexandria Pike at Moock Road,
Theft by unlawful taking At 85 North Grand Ave., April 3. Theft by unlawful taking, thirddegree criminal mischief At St. Elizabeth Fort Thomas, March 27. Highland Heights
Arrests/citations Shannon Fuller, 33, 969 Marl Rich Lane, warrants at I-471 at I-275, April 9. Christopher Parks, 20, 2672 North Bend Road 22, possession of marijuana, warrant at I-471 at I-275, April 9. Eddie Jones, 26, 61 Cordray Road, warrant at 2625 Alexandria Pike, April 8. Jacob Lovins, 25, 3534 Providence Trace Drive, possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia at 145 Hidden Valley Drive, April 3. Billy Ray Collins, 39, 611 Main Ave., violation of DVO at 611 Main St., April 3. Patricia Marie Connor, 49, homeless, third-degree criminal trespassing at 2315 Alexandria Pike, April 2. Jordan Taylor Hall, 27, 31 County Seat, warrant at I-471 south,
Date: April 19, 2012 Highland Avenue Water Main Replacement City of Fort Thomas/Southgate, Campbell County, Kentucky
SEALED BIDS WILL BE RECEIVED AT: Northern Kentucky Water District (Owner) 2835 Crescent Springs Road P.O. Box 18640 Erlanger, Kentucky 41018 UNTIL:
Date: Time:
May 2, 2012 9:00 AM (Local Time)
At said place and time, and promptly thereafter, all Bids that have been duly received will be publicly opened and read aloud.
The proposed Work is generally described as follows: Construction of approximately 340 linear feet of 6" PVC and 895 linear feet of 8" PVC water main together with the appurtenances and related work along Wayman Drive in the City of Independence, Kenton County, Kentucky.
The proposed Work is generally described as follows: Construction of approximately 660 linear feet of 8" ductile iron and 210 linear feet of 6" PVC water main together with the appurtenances and related work along Highland Avenue {US 27 to Washington Avenue} and Gleason Avenue in the Cities of Fort Thomas and Southgate, Campbell County, Kentucky.
All Bids must be in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders and Contract Documents on file, and available for examination at:
All Bids must be in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders and Contract Documents on file, and available for examination at:
Northern Kentucky Water District (Owner) 2835 Crescent Springs Road Erlanger, Kentucky 41018
Northern Kentucky Water District (Owner) 2835 Crescent Springs Road Erlanger, Kentucky 41018
LEGAL NOTICE The Housing Authority of Newport (HAN) is Requesting Qualifications for audit services. The audit services will cover HAN’s activities for a twelve period and may be renewable for up to four additional one year periods. The audit will cover at a minthe Lowimum Income Public Housing under our Annual Contributions Contract, Capital Fund Programs, Section 8 Existing Housing Assistance Payments Program, etc. Requests for Proposals are due no later than 4:00 p.m., local time, May 11, 2012, at the offices of the Housing Authority of Newport, located at 30 East 8th. St. Newport, KY 41071.
Contractor and all Subcontractors will be required to conform to the labor standards set forth in the Contract Documents. This project does not fall under the provisions of KRS 337.505 to 337.550 for prevailing wage rates. Evaluation of Bids and the awarding of a final contract are subject to the reciprocal preference for Kentucky resident bidders pursuant to KRS 45A490 to 45A.494 and (KAR 200 5:400).
General Information and Submission requirements may be Or obtained by contacting Randy Viox & Viox, Inc. Schweinzger at (859) 466 Erlanger Road 581-2533, ext. 217, Erlanger, Kentucky 41018 or by e-mail at Copies of the Bidding Documents may be obtained from the office rschweinzger@neig of Viox & Viox, Inc. at the address indicated herein. Charges for hborhoodfoundatio ns.com. The hearing all documents obtained will be made on the following basis: and/or speechCharge impaired may call our Complete set of Bidding Documents $ 30.00 TDD line at (859) Mailing and Handling (U.S. Mail) (if requested) $ 15.00 581-3181. Charges for Bidding Documents and mailing and handling, if appliThe Housing Authoricable, will not be refunded. ty of Newport reBids will be received on a unit price and/or lump sum basis as de- serves the right to waive any informality, scribed in the Contract Documents. irregularity, or defect Bid security, in the form of a certified check or a Bid Bond in any proposal, and (insuring/bonding company shall be rated "A" by AM Best) in the to reject any/or all amount of ten percent (10%) of the maximum total bid price, must proposals should it be deemed in the accompany each Bid. best interest of The The Successful Bidder will be required to furnish a Construction Housing Authority of Payment Bond and a Construction Performance Bond Newport to do so. It is (insuring/bonding company shall be rated "A" by AM Best) as se- the intent of The curity for the faithful performance of the contract and the payment Housing Authority of of all bills and obligations arising from the performance of the Con- Newport to award a contract to the lowest tract. responsible and reContractor and all Subcontractors will be required to conform to sponsive bidder. The the labor standards set forth in the Contract Documents. This proj- Housing Authority of ect does not fall under the provisions of KRS 337.505 to 337.550 Newport, Kentucky is for prevailing wage rates. Evaluation of Bids and the awarding of an Equal Opportunity a final contract are subject to the reciprocal preference for Ken- E m p l o y e r . tucky resident bidders pursuant to KRS 45A490 to 45A.494 and 1001699968 (KAR 200 5:400).
Owner reserves the right to reject any or all Bids, including without limitation the right to reject any or all nonconforming, nonresponsive, incomplete, unbalanced, or conditional Bids, to waive informalities, and to reject the Bid of any Bidder if Owner believes that it would not be in the best interest of Owner to make an award to that Bidder. Owner also reserves the right to negotiate with the apparent qualified Bidder to such an extent as may be determined by Owner.
Owner reserves the right to reject any or all Bids, including without limitation the right to reject any or all nonconforming, nonresponsive, incomplete, unbalanced, or conditional Bids, to waive informalities, and to reject the Bid of any Bidder if Owner believes that it would not be in the best interest of Owner to make an award to that Bidder. Owner also reserves the right to negotiate with the apparent qualified Bidder to such an extent as may be determined by Owner.
Minority Bidders are encouraged to bid.
Minority Bidders are encouraged to bid.
Bids shall remain subject to acceptance for 60 days after the day of bid opening or for such longer period of time to which a Bidder may agree in writing upon request of the Owner. If a Contract is to be awarded, the Owner will give the successful Bidder a Notice of Award during the period of time during which the successful Bidder’s bid remains subject to acceptance.
Bids shall remain subject to acceptance for 60 days after the day of bid opening or for such longer period of time to which a Bidder may agree in writing upon request of the Owner. If a Contract is to be awarded, the Owner will give the successful Bidder a Notice of Award during the period of time during which the successful Bidder’s bid remains subject to acceptance.
Richard Harrison, Vice President of Engineering, Water Quality, & Production Northern Kentucky Water District 1001699762
Richard Harrison, Vice President of Engineering, Water Quality, & Production Northern Kentucky Water District 1001699750
Or CDS Associates, Inc. 7000 Dixie Highway Florence, Kentucky 41042 Copies of the Bidding Documents may be obtained from the office of CDS Associates, Inc. at the address indicated herein. Charges for all documents obtained will be made on the following basis: Charge Complete set of Bidding Documents $ 30.00 Mailing and Handling (U.S. Mail) (if requested) $ 15.00 Charges for Bidding Documents and mailing and handling, if applicable, will not be refunded. Bids will be received on a unit price and/or lump sum basis as described in the Contract Documents. Bid security, in the form of a certified check or a Bid Bond (insuring/bonding company shall be rated "A" by AM Best) in the amount of ten percent (10%) of the maximum total bid price, must accompany each Bid. The Successful Bidder will be required to furnish a Construction Payment Bond and a Construction Performance Bond (insuring/bonding company shall be rated "A" by AM Best) as security for the faithful performance of the contract and the payment of all bills and obligations arising from the performance of the Contract.
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March 29. James Duffy, 32, 219 Johns Hill Road, warrant at 219 Johns Hill Road, March 29. Anthony Schumann, 44, 16 Klaincrest Ave., DUI at 3906 Alexandria Pike, March 29. Eric Warren, 28, 4551 Wood Glen Circle, first-degree possession of a controlled substance, giving officer false name or address, endangering the welfare of a minor, warrant at I-471 south, March 28. Barbara Wooding, 34, 138 Johns Hill Road, warrants at 138 Johns Hill Road, March 28. Marty Hill, 48, 15 16th St., warrant at 2557 Alexandria Pike, March 28.
Incidents/investigations Fraudulent use of a credit card At 70 Towanda Drive, April 2. Second-degree criminal mischief At 2611 Alexandria Pike, April 3. Theft by unlawful taking At 204 Meadow Trail Drive Apt. E, April 8.
NEWPORT Arrests/citations Marquelle McMillon, 18, 824 Washington, third-degree burglary at 11th and Central, April 10. Gino Laney, 35, 321 Linden Ave., fourth-degree assault, alcohol intoxication in a public place, resisting arrest at Ninth and Washington, April 8. Antonio Ladon Pickett, 22, 1504 Vienna Woods, first-degree possession of a controlled substance, first-degree promoting contraband at 136 East Third St., April 8. Anthony Taylor, 42, 5733 Montgomery Road No. 12, receiving stolen property at 927 Park Ave., April 6. Gary Evans, 34, 732 Park Ave. First Floor, fourth-degree assault at Seventh and Park, April 4. Jeanine Greenwell, 32, 47 Indiana Ave., theft by unlawful taking, warrant at 130 Pavilion, April 3. John Grant, 33, 1130 Ann St., first-degree possession of a controlled substance, carrying a concealed deadly weapon at Ninth and Pavilion, April 2. Mark Carter, 43, 1113 Waterworks, theft by unlawful taking, alcohol intoxication in a public place at 10th and Monmouth, April 2. Hope Thames, 26, 308 Chestnut No. 105, theft of services at Seventh and Central, April 2. David Baldwin, 19, 36 15Th St., theft by unlawful taking at 1601 Monmouth, March 30. Carl Redleaf, 50, 1034 Hamlet, violation of DVO at 819 Overton No. 1, April 1. William Wanamaker, 37, 157 Riva Ridge, second-degree burglary, third-degree criminal mischief at 203 Licking Pike, March 31. Shawn Sprinkle, 45, 341 East 10th St., fourth-degree assault at Ninth and Saratoga, March 31. Antoine Smith, 23, 4130 Section Ave., careless driving, suspended license, possession of marijuana, first-degree possession of a controlled substance at 500 block of Washington, March 30. Donita Coleman, 24, 4730 Secton Ave. Apt. 1, trafficking marijuana, first-degree possession of a controlled substance at 500 block of Washington, March 30. Jarmella Howard, 22, 2513 Todd St., first-degree possession of a controlled substance at 500 block of Washington, March 30. David Hall, 32, 338 Division St., theft by unlawful taking at 82 Carothers Road, March 29.
Incidents/investigations First-degree possession of a controlled substance, thirddegree possession of a controlled substance At 130 Pavilion Parkway, April 1. Second-degree burglary At 414 Hodge St., March 31. At 516 Patterson, March 28. Theft by unlawful taking At 1301 Monmouth St., April 6. At 82 Carothers Road, April 2. At 310 Elm, March 23. At 1 Levee Way, March 31. At 1 Levee Way, March 31. At 101 East 10th St., March 30. Theft of property At 100 block of East Third St. ., April 1. Third-degree arson At 2115 Monmouth St., March 29.
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Charles A. Van Gorder, CPA John P. Walker, CPA, MBA Lori A. Owen, CPA John R. Chamberlin, CPA, MBA Members of AICPA & KyCPA Licensed in Kentucky & Ohio
DEATHS Emilio ‘Al’ Allegrini
Emilio “Al” Allegrini, 90, of Southgate, died April 2, 2012, in Plantation, Fla. He was a U.S. Navy lieutenant and World War II veteran. He served in the Pacific on the USS Charleston. He worked as an engineer for the US Bureau of Mines, Olin Matheson, Vulcan Engineering, and A and E Engineers. He served on the Brighton Center Board and the board of education for St. Thomas School and Newport Catholic. After retiring, he worked as a consultant until the age of 80. His wife, Amelia; and brother, Arnold Allegrini, died previously.
Survivors include his children, Mary Hedger and Lisa Harrell, both of Lakeside Park, Fran Lewis of Cincinnati, Michael of Branford, Conn., Amelia Ann of Frankfort, Paula of Seattle, Tina of Lexington, Becky Allegrini of Fort Wayne, Ind., Julia of Newport, Teresa Radcliff of Crescent Springs, Monica Steffen of Alexandria, Elizabeth of Fort Thomas and Anne Northcutt of Plantation, Fla.; 29 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Burial was at St. Stephen Cemetery, Fort Thomas. Memorials: Honor Flight Tri-State Headquarters, 8627 Calumet Way, Cincinnati, OH
NOTICE TO BIDDERS Sealed bids for the furnishing of all labor, materials, equipment and services for the “2012 CONCRETE REPLACEMENT PROJECT” will be received by the City of Highland Heights, Kentucky until 4:00 P.M. E.S.D.T. on APRIL 30th, 2012. Bids will be opened and read immediately after the deadline for submission and reviewed by City Council at their next meeting for award. Specifications and Contract Documents may be examined at: CARDINAL ENGINEERING CORPORATION 1 MOOCK ROAD, WILDER, KY 41071 TELEPHONE (859) 581-9600 Copies of the Specifications and Contract Documents may be obtained upon payment of $ 25.00 for each set. Bids shall be accompanied by a certified check or bid bond in an amount equal to ten (10) percent of the bid to insure the execution of the contract for which the bid is made. In case the bid is not accepted, the check or bid bond will be returned to the Bidder, but if the Bid is accepted and the Bidder shall refuse or neglect to enter into a contract with the City within ten (10) days from the time he is notified of the acceptance of his bid, the check or bid bond shall be forfeited to the City as liquidated damages for failure to do so. No bidder may withdraw this bid for a period of sixty (60) days after closing time for receipt of bids. The City reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive formalities and to negotiate with the apparent qualified best bidder to such extent as may be in the City’s best interest.
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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Sealed bids for the furnishings of all labor, materials, equipment and services for the street improvements known as Lincoln Project will be reAvenue Roadway ceived by the City of Melbourne, 502 Garfield Avenue, Melbourne, Kentucky, until 10:00 AM EST on May 10, 2012. Bids will be publicly opened and read immediately after the deadline for submittal and will be reviewed at the City Commission meeting at 7:00 PM on May 14, 2012. The project will include, but not limited to, approximately 2210 S.Y. of roadway construction, 285 L.F. 12" PVC storm pipe, 163 L.F. 18" PVC storm pipe, 1016 L.F. 24" PVC storm pipe, 18 inlets, 1 storm manhole, and 270 S.Y. driveway restoration. Complete sets of the Bidding Documents may be obtained from the City Clerk for a Refundable Deposit of $50.00 at the City Building at 502 Garfield Ave., Melbourne, KY 41059. Phone (859) 781-6664. Check Payable to City of Melbourne. Each Bid must be accompanied by Bid security made payable to The City of Melbourne in an amount of five percent (5%) of Bidder’s maximum Bid price and in the form of a certified bank check or a Bid Bond issued by a surety meeting the requirements of the General Conditions. The Bid security of Successful Bidder will be retained until such Bidder has executed the Agreement, furnished the required contract security and met the other conditions of the Notice of Award, whereupon the Bid security will be returned. If the Successful Bidder fails to execute and deliver the Agreement and furnish the required contract security within fifteen days after the Notice of Award, Owner may annul the Notice of Award and the Bid security of that Bidder will be forfeited. The Bid security of other Bidders whom Owner believes to have a reasonable chance of receiving the award may be retained by Owner for a period of sixty days after the Bid opening, whereupon Bid security furnished by such Bidders will be returned. Bid security with Bids, which are not competitive, will be returned within seven days after the Bid opening. No bidders may withdraw his bid for a period of sixty (60) days after the closing time for receipt of bids. The City reserves the right to reject any and all bids or part thereof, to waive formalities and to negotiate with the apparent qualified best bidder to such extent as may be in the City’s best interest. Angela Ross City of Melbourne Clerk
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Albert J. Barth, 87, of Cold Spring, died April 10, 2012, at St. Elizabeth Edgewood. He retired after 33 years as a carman with C&O Railroad and worked his entire life on his farm. He was a lifelong parishioner of St. Joseph Church in Cold Spring and was a member of the Holy Name Society. He enjoyed playing horseshoes, was an avid card player and a base-
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INVITATION TO BID Date: April 19, 2012 PROJECT: 30" Water Main Replacement Project on U.S. 27 near the old Beverly Hills Entrance, Southgate, Campbell County, Kentucky SEALED BIDS WILL BE RECEIVED AT: Northern Kentucky Water District (Owner) 2835 Crescent Springs Road P.O. Box 18640 Erlanger, Kentucky 41018 UNTIL: Date: May 3, 2012 Time: 10:00 AM (local time) At said place and time, and promptly thereafter, all Bids that have been duly received will be publicly opened and read aloud. The proposed Work is generally described as follows: Construction of approximately 80 linear feet of 30-inch restrained joint ductile iron water main and 24 linear feet of 12-inch sanitary sewer pipe along the public right-of-way of U.S. 27 (Alexandria Pike) near the old Beverly Hills Entrance (525 Alexandria Pike) with all the appurtenances and related work in the City of Southgate, Campbell County, Kentucky. All Bids must be in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders and Contract Documents on file, and available for examination at: Northern Kentucky Water District (Owner) 2835 Crescent Springs Road Erlanger, Kentucky 41018 Or Viox & Viox, Inc. 466 Erlanger Road Erlanger, Kentucky 41018 Copies of the Bidding Documents may be obtained from the office of Viox & Viox, Inc. at the address indicated herein. Charges for all documents obtained will be made on the following basis: Charge Complete set of Bidding Docu$ 35.00 ments Mailing and Handling (U.S. Mail) (if re$15.00 quested) Charges for Bidding Documents and mailing and handling, if applicable, will not be refunded. Bids will be received on a unit price and/or lump sum basis as described in the Contract Documents. Bid security, in the form of a certified check or a Bid Bond (insuring/bonding company shall be rated "A" by AM Best) in the amount of ten percent (10%) of the maximum total bid price, must accompany each Bid. The Successful Bidder will be required to furnish a Construction Payment Bond and Bond Performance a Construction (insuring/bonding company shall be rated "A" by AM Best) as security for the faithful performance of the contract and the payment of all bills and obligations arising from the performance of the Contract. Contractor and all Subcontractors will be required to conform to the labor standards set forth in the Contract Documents. This project does not fall under the provisions of KRS 337.505 to 337.550 for prevailing wage rates. Evaluation of Bids and the awarding of a final contract are subject to the reciprocal preference for Kentucky resident bidders pursuant to KRS 45A490 to 45A.494 and (KAR 200 5:400). Owner reserves the right to reject any or all Bids, including without limitation the right to reject any or all nonconforming, non-responsive, incomplete, unbalanced, or conditional Bids, to waive informalities, and to reject the Bid of any Bidder if Owner believes that it would not be in the best interest of Owner to make an award to that Bidder. Owner also reserves the right to negotiate with the apparent qualified Bidder to such an extent as may be determined by Owner. Minority Bidders are encouraged to bid. Bids shall remain subject to acceptance for 60 days after the day of bid opening or for such longer period of time to which a Bidder may agree in writing upon request of the Owner. If a Contract is to be awarded, the Owner will give the successful Bidder a Notice of Award during the period of time during which the successful Bidder’s bid remains subject to acceptance. Richard Harrison, Vice President of Engineering, Water Quality, & Production Northern Kentucky Water District 9665
REPORT ON INTERNAL CONTROL OVER FINANCIAL REPORTING AND ON COMPLIANCE AND OTHER MATTERS BASED ON AN AUDIT OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS PERFORMED IN ACCORDANCE WITH GOVERNMENT AUDITING STANDARDS To the Honorable Mayor and Members of Council City of Southgate, Kentucky We have audited the financial statements of the governmental activities and each major fund of the City of Southgate, Kentucky (City), as of and for the year ended June 30, 2011, which collectively comprise the City of Southgate, Kentucky’s basic financial statements and have issued our report thereon dated February 13, 2012. We conducted our audit in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America and the standards applicable to financial audits contained in Government Auditing Standards, issued by the Comptroller General of the United States. Internal Control Over Financial Reporting In planning and performing our audit, we considered the City of Southgate, Kentucky’s internal control over financial reporting as a basis for designing our auditing procedures for the purpose of expressing our opinion on the financial statements, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the City of Southgate, Kentucky’s internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we do not express an opinion on the effectiveness of the City of Southgate, Kentucky’s internal control over financial reporting. A control deficiency exists when the design or operation of a control does not allow management or employees, in the normal course of performing their assigned functions, to prevent or detect misstatements on a timely basis. A significant deficiency is a control deficiency, or combination of control deficiencies, that adversely affects the City of Southgate, Kentucky’s ability to initiate, authorize, record, process, or report financial data reliably in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles such that there is more than a remote likelihood that a misstatement of the City of Southgate, Kentucky’s financial statements that is more than inconsequential will not be prevented or detected by the City of Southgate, Kentucky’s internal control. A material weakness is a significant deficiency, or combination of significant deficiencies, that results in more than a remote likelihood that a material misstatement of the financial statements will not be prevented or detected by the City of Southgate, Kentucky’s internal control. Our consideration of internal control over financial reporting was for the limited purpose described in the first paragraph of this section and would not necessarily identify all deficiencies in internal control over financial reporting that might be significant deficiencies or material weaknesses. We did not identify any deficiencies in internal control over financial reporting that we consider to be material weaknesses, as defined above. Compliance and Other Matters As part of obtaining reasonable assurance about whether the City of Southgate, Kentucky’s financial statements are free of material misstatement, we performed tests of its compliance with certain provisions of laws, regulations, contracts, and grant agreements, noncompliance with which could have a direct and material effect on the determination of financial statement amounts. However, providing an opinion on compliance with those provisions was not an objective of our audit, and accordingly, we do not express such an opinion. The results of our tests disclosed no instances of noncompliance or other matters that are required to be reported under Government Auditing Standards. This report is intended solely for the information and use of management, City Council, others within the entity, and federal awarding agencies and pass-through entities and is not intended to be and should not be used by anyone other than these specified parties. Van Gorder, Walker & Co., Inc. Erlanger, Kentucky February 13, 2012 3216 Dixie Highway • Erlanger, KY 41018 • Phone: (859)431·0700 • Fax: (859)655·4780 • www.vangorderwalker.com CITY OF SOUTHGATE, KENTUCKY Statement of Activities For the Year Ended June 30, 2011 Net Revenue (Expense) and Changes in Net Assets Program Revenues Total Capital Operating Grants and Governmental Charges for Grants and Activities Expenses Services Contributions Contributions
Functions/Programs Primary Government Governmental Activities $ 260,709 $ Administration 666,845 Police 343,540 Fire and EMS 194,744 Waste collection 245,761 Streets 112,193 Garage 138,362 Community Center 58,766 Parks 13,772 Sewers Total Governmental Activities $ 2,034,692 $
17,088 $ 194,448 61,954 273,490 $
-$ 14,285 75,275 89,560 $
- $ (243,621) (652,560) (343,540) (296) (53,792) 116,694 (112,193) (76,408) (58,766) (13,772) (1,554,948) 116,694
General Revenues Taxes Property taxes Franchise fees Telecommunications taxes Payroll license Insurance premium taxes Licenses and permits Investment income Miscellaneous Fines and forfeitures Gain on disposal of assets Total general revenues Change in net assets Net assets, beginning Net assets, ending
943,503 31,712 47,311 339,224 270,563 49,029 1,466 5,557 10,851 67 1,699,283 144,335 2,207,171 $ 2,351,506
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DEATHS Continued from Page B9 ball fan. His wife, Irene Mary Neltner Barth; and sister, Clara Barth, died previously. Survivors include his daughters, Janet Reis of Grant’s Lick and Marilyn Barth of Cold Spring; sons, Bob Barth of Cold Spring and Don Barth of Richwood; 10 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. Burial was at St. Joseph Cemetery, Cold Spring. Memorials: St. Joseph Church,
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Shawn Bridewell
Shawn G. Bridewell, 46, of Covington, died April 8, 2012, at St. Elizabeth Edgewood. He was a self-employed construction worker. Survivors include his wife, Bonnie Bridewell; sons, Eric Bridewell and Joshua Bridewell; daughter, Page Cain, all of Covington; sisters, Dawn Ritzi of Independence and Gwen Bridewell of Fairfield, Ohio; brothers, Raymond Bridewell of Newport and Kenny Bridewell of Independence; stepbrother, Greg Pratt of Fort Thomas; and one grandchild.
Tim ‘Tigger’ Brooks
Tim “Tigger” Brooks, 44, of Wilder, died April 5, 2012. He was an avid sports fan and music lover, and a former youth basketball coach.
His parents, Charlie and Pat Brooks, died previously. Survivors include his siblings, Tracie Amato and Tom Brooks; and six nieces and nephews.
Leigh Anne Brown
Leigh Anne Thomas Brown, 45, of Fort Thomas, died April 7, 2012, at St. Elizabeth Edgewood. She was a programmer with the Kroger Co. in Cincinnati. A sister, Christie Jo Thomas, died previously. Survivors include her husband, Timothy Brown; daughters, Erin Paige Brown and Elise Nicole Brown; parents, Joe Thomas and Anne Freeman Thomas; sister, Carol Huber; and mother-in-law, Thelma Lee Brown. Burial was in Evergreen Cemetery, Southgate. Memorials: St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
Barbara Faust
Barbara Ann Faust, 70, of Alexandria, died April 8, 2012, at St. Elizabeth Fort Thomas. A daughter, Gabrielle, died previously. Survivors include her husband, Ronald Faust Sr.; daughters, Lisa Trapp and Katrina Rice; sons, Ronald and Kris Faust; brother, John Kuntz Jr.; and sisters, Beverly Beyer, Brenda Holtz and Dolly Caudill. Memorials: Make a Wish Foundation, 1230 Liberty Bank Lane, Suite 300, Louisville, KY 40222.
Lynne Fields
Lynne Marie Fields, 48, of Southgate, died April 3, 2012, at St. Elizabeth Fort Thomas. She was a behavioral specialist with Northern Kentucky CoOperative Regional EBD Program in Cold Spring. Survivors include her husband, Shelby Fields; sons, Braden Howland and Robbie Rardin; daughters, Aryn Howland and Cameron Fields; parents, Roger and Janet Black Howland; sister, Jackie Gramer; and brother, Kevin Howland. Memorials: Northern Kentucky Co-Operative Regional EBD Program, 5516 E. Alexandria Pike, Cold Spring, KY 41076.
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Wanda Huhn
Wanda Lee Kaelin Huhn, 90, of Latonia, died April 9, 2012, at
St. Elizabeth Edgewood. She retired as a seamstress with J.C. Penney Co. and Value City. She was a member of Latonia Baptist Church and the Holy Cross 50 plus club. She enjoyed playing cards and bingo, bowling, ceramics and traveling. Her husband, James H. Huhn; a son, Thomas Huhn; daughter, Nancy Huhn; granddaughter, Leah Rae Huhn; and two sisters, Bonnie Kaelin and Della League, died previously. Survivors include her daughters, Janet Beatsch of Alexandria and Martha Cumby of Taylor Mill; sons, Gary Huhn, James Huhn and Raymond Huhn, all of Latonia, Stephen Huhn of Independence and William Huhn of Alexandria; 15 grandchildren and step grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren and step great-grandchildren. Interment was in Mother of God Cemetery, Fort Wright. Memorials: St. Jude Tribute Program, P.O. Box 1000, Dept. 142, Memphis, TN 38148-0142.
Edward Kruse
Edward Roy Kruse, 85, of Fort Myers, Fla., formerly of Fort Thomas and Newport, died April 6, 2012, at the Gulf Coast Hospital in Fort Myers, Fla. He was a U.S. Navy World War II veteran and a tool and die maker with Ford Automotive Co. for more than 30 years. He retired in 1988 and moved to Florida. A daughter, Sharon Lee Wane, died in 2000. Survivors include his wife, Mary Lou Reekers Kruse; daughter, Susan M. Patton of Alexandria; brother, Gerald Kruse of Dayton; four grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. Memorials: Blessed Pope John XXIII Church, 13060 Palomino Lane, Fort Myers, FL 33912.
Marcella Meyers
Marcella E. Sauer Meyers, 90, of Newport, died April 4, 2012. She was a clerk at the former Hagedorn Bakery in Newport and Brothers III Restaurant. She was a member of Holy Spirit Parish, Small Christian Communities and Coffee Break. She was past president of the Friendly Seniors and Altar Society. Her husband, Louis J. Meyers, died in 1965. Survivors include her daughters, Lois Siebler and Judy Noehring; grandchildren, Jacqueline Gooderson and Christopher Noehring; and one great-grandchild. Burial was in St. Stephen
CITY OF BELLEVUE, KENTUCKY ORDINANCE 2012-3-01 AND ENACTING ORDINANCE AN ADOPTING A SUPPLEMENT TO THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF BELLEVUE, KENTUCKY. W H E R E A S , American Legal Publishing Corporation of Cincinnati, Ohio has completed the 2012 S-23 supplement to the Code of Ordinances of the City of Bellevue, which supplement contains all ordinances of a general nature enacted since the prior supplement to the Code of Ordinances of this municipality; and W H E R E A S , American Legal Publishing Corporation has recommended the revision or addition of certain sections of the Code of Ordinances which are based or make reference to section of the Kentucky Revised Statutes;
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WHEREAS, it is the intent of Council to accept these updated sections in accordance with the changes of the law of the Commonwealth of Kentucky; NOW, THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED by the City of Bellevue SECTION 1. That the 2012 S-23 supplement to the Code of Ordinances of the City of Bellevue, Kentucky, as submitted by American Legal Publishing Corporation of Cincinnati, and as attached hereto, be and the same is hereby adopted by reference as if set out in its entirety.
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Denise Ollberding
Denise Ollberding, 45, of Highland Heights, died April 4, 2012, at University Hospital in Cincinnati. She was an administrative assistant with Turner Construction Co. in Cincinnati and a member of St. Joseph Church in Cold Spring. Her father, John Sizemore, and a brother, Dewayne Sizemore, died previously. Survivors include her mother, Irene Gibson Sizemore of Fort Thomas; husband, Paul Ollberding; daughter, Katy Ollberding of Highland Heights; sons, Jacob and Joshua Ollberding, both of Highland Heights; brother, Deon Sizemore of Keller, Texas; and sister, Lolita Winning of Springboro, Ohio. Memorials: ALS Association Kentucky Chapter, 2807 Amsterdam Road, Ft. Mitchell, KY 41017.
Edward Poe
Edward L. Poe, 79, of Latonia, formerly of Newport, died April 5, 2012, at Rosedale Manor in Latonia. He was a custodian with Newport Public Schools, U.S. Army Korean conflict veteran and a Kentucky Colonel. He was a member of the Bob White Club in Claryville, Ky., and the Holy Name Society at Holy Spirit Parish in Newport. His wife, Elsie Dorothy Seiter Poe, died Feb. 11, 2012. Survivors include his sons, Edward Poe of Florence, Ronald Poe of Alexandria and Randolph Poe of Union; daughters, Peggy Borrero of Columbus, Ga., and Karen Bingham of Alexandria; sister, Sharon Fleming of Dayton; brother, Frank Poe of Highland Heights; 13 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. Burial was in St. Stephen Cemetery, Fort Thomas. Memorials: Rosedale Manor Nursing Home, 4250 Glenn Ave., Latonia, KY 41015.
Albert Racke
Albert John Racke, 83, of Highland Heights, formerly of Cold Spring, died April 9, 2012, at Highland Spring of Fort Thomas. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1946-48, and was a retired dock foreman and satellite TV installer. His son, Kenneth Racke; five sisters, Viola Manning, Edna Scharber, Barb Schneider, Ginny Keene and Pearl Cruze; and a brother, George Racke, died previously. Survivors include his wife, Ruth Riesz Racke; daughters, Donna Wegener and Linda Clemons; sisters, Helen Baxter, Dollie Robinson and Mae Rodgers; brothers, Matz Racke, Andrew Racke and Charlie Racke; and four grandchildren. Burial was at Floral Hills Memorial Gardens. Memorials: Hospice of the Bluegrass, 7388 Turfway Road, Florence, KY 41042.
Joseph Ridimann
Joseph A. Ridimann, 99, of Newport, died April 4, 2012, at St. Elizabeth Fort Thomas. He was a packer with Sunsource/Dorman Products Inc. and worked in Dayton, Ohio, for the 8th Army Air Force during World War II. He was a member of the Campbell County Police Association and the Kentucky Civil Defense. His wife, Iola Ridimann, died previously. Survivors include his daughter, Beverlee Cunningham; and three grandchildren, all of Pleasant Plain, Ohio. Burial was in St. Stephen Cemetery, Fort Thomas.
Paul Tarvin
Paul Harold Tarvin, 85, of Fort Thomas, died April 6, 2012, at St. Elizabeth Fort Thomas. He retired from Ford as an auto mechanic and served in the U.S. Navy after World War II. He was a Mason 32nd Degree and a member of the Robert Burns Lodge. His wife, Lena Tarvin, died in 2008. Survivors include his sister, Wanda Jean Bell. Burial was at Grandview Cemetery, Mentor.